Realize and Realize Reader System Requirements
Operating System and Browser Support Matrix
The Realize and Realize Reader system requirements include the latest versions of Google™ Chrome™, Microsoft Edge®, Mozilla® Firefox®, and Apple® Safari®. By designating officially-supported operating systems and browsers, Savvas is able to ensure an optimal user experience; however, Realize and Realize Reader will operate in other, untested combinations of operating systems and browsers.
| Realize and Realize Reader System Requirements | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating System | OS Version | Browser | Browser Version (or latest) | Screen Resolution | Accessibility Screen Reader | Applicable For Accessibility Audit? | Accessibility Keyboard |
| Windows® 11 | 11 | Edge | 145+ | Multiple | JAWS2018 | Yes | |
| Windows® 11 | 11 | Chrome | 145+ | Multiple | NVDA (latest version) | Yes | Yes |
| Windows® 11 | 11 | Chrome | Beta | Multiple | N/A | N/A | |
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Mac [Available in BrowserStack] |
16.x (Tahoe) |
Chrome | 145+ | Multiple | N/A | N/A | |
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Mac [Available in BrowserStack] |
16.x (Tahoe) |
Safari | 26+ | Multiple | VoiceOver | Yes | |
| Chrome OS | 141 | Chrome | 145+ | 1366 x 768 px | ChromeVox | Yes | |
| iPad
[Test with iPad 9 in BrowserStack] |
18 | Safari | Default | 810 x 1010 px | VoiceOver | Gesture | |
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iPad [Test with iPad Pro 13 2025 in BrowserStack] |
26 | Safari | Default | 1024 x 1247 px | VoiceOver | Gesture | |
|
iPhone [Test with iPhone 17 Pro in BrowserStack] |
26 | Safari | Default | 393 x 659 px | VoiceOver | Gesture | |
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Android™ (large tablet) |
15 | Chrome | 145+ |
876 x 1400 px |
N/A | N/A | |
When using Safari, toggle off / disable the Prevent Cross-Site Tracking option in the Privacy & Security settings or preferences section.
Certifications for Windows 11 are for the standard release, but we're not aware of any specific issues related to ARM architecture, as Realize uses standard web technologies.
Additional Requirements
- Adobe® Reader® (latest version) and Microsoft® Excel® or other spreadsheet software is required for teacher and administrator accounts. Allow outgoing HTTPS/SSL communication to savvasrealize.com through port 443.
Permitted URLs
Use the Permitted URLs list as a reference when configuring firewall and/or content filtering devices to allow access to the resources. View the full list.
Internet Connection
A bandwidth speed of 1 Mbps per user is recommended for optimal performance on all Realize and Realize Reader apps.
- At School: The Realize application is a modern web application; the user's web browser will cache Realize for a period of 30 days or until a new version becomes available. It is estimated that an average of 12MB worth of data is transmitted per student per day. This estimate is based on a student usage session of seven page hits and downloading one content item.
- At Home: Broadband via cable modem, DSL, or other high-speed Internet connection typically provides the recommended bandwidth.
Check your web cache settings. When properly configured, web caching may result in improved performance.
Additional Recommendations
- Configure pop-up blockers to include *.learningservicestechnology.com, *.savvas.com, *.savvasrealize.com, *.savvaseasybridge.com, and *.mysavvastraining.com in the list of allowed sites. If in doubt, check with your school's technology department for the proper browser pop-up and security settings. Disabling pop-up blockers is not recommended.
- Enable JavaScript™ and cookies.
Product Specific Information
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Auténtico users please note that assignments that require recording may not be completed on iPads.
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Currently, you must have access to a Windows-based PC computer/laptop or a Macintosh computer/laptop to use Answers & Solutions application.